The clashes between Thailand and Cambodia are not yet over, even after the ceasefire claimed by United States President Donald Trump last Friday.
Trump claimed that a ceasefire had been agreed between the Southeast Asian neighbours.
However, Bangkok denied that a deal had been settled, as the exchange of retaliation continued on Sunday.
Following Trump’s ceasefire claim, Cambodia closed its border crossing with Thailand, while migrant workers were left stranded.
According to Cambodia’s interior ministry, it was necessary to close the borders in an effort to protect civilians and make flights available for those who wished to leave.
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The retaliations-over-retaliations continue
Both sides continue to initiate clashes and claim self-defense, as well as accusing each other of civilian attacks.
Thai Ministry of Defense spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri said that several provinces were bombed by Cambodia overnight on Saturday.
While Cambodian Ministry of Defense spokeswoman, Maly Socheata, reported that the Thai army continued to bomb and fire mortars at the border.
Thailand also confirmed its first civilian casualty, a day after the said truce.
It was reported that the 63-year-old man was killed by shrapnel, amid rockets fired by the Cambodian army.
Meanwhile, Cambodia accused the Thai army of attacking deep into its territory, noting that the province where Angkor temples lie was bombed.
‘Cambodia first’: Bangkok
Bangkok on Tuesday announced that Cambodia should first call a truce to halt the fighting at the border.
“As the aggressor onto Thai territory, Cambodia must announce the ceasefire first,” said Thai Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maratee Nalita Andamo, as quoted by the Agence France-Presse.
Andamo also noted that Cambodia must sincerely cooperate in extensive de-mining efforts at the border.
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Hope for mediations
Although Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire was unclear, China said that a special envoy will be sent for shuttle diplomacy, in an effort to “rebuild peace.”
On Wednesday, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the East Asian country has been actively working to help de-escalate the tensions.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will also host discussions in Malaysia on Monday to help with diplomatic solutions.
“Our duty is to present the facts but more important is to press upon them that it is imperative for them to secure peace,” said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday.
About 800,000 people have been displaced by the conflict, which has its roots in a colonial-era boundary dispute along their 800-kilometer border.
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